Community alert system for Mervue residents

Galway Advertiser, Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Mervue residents are being encouraged to take part in a community alert system, in order to help combat crime and improve security in the area.

The scheme, which is being introduced by residents of St James’ Road and St James’ Crescent in Mervue, is a text-alert system which creates a line of communication with the gardaí, through which suspicious activity can be reported and warnings can be issued.

Fine Gael Galway City East candidate John Walsh has welcomed the scheme saying the St James’ Road and St James’ Crescent Residents Association have “set an example for other communities”.